Lash of the Penitentes (1936)

04/13/1936 (US) • Mystery, Crime, Drama • 48m

THIS PICTURE WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ADULTS ONLY!

Overview

Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.

Lash of the Penitentes (1936)

04/13/1936 (US) • 48m

Mystery, Crime, Drama

THIS PICTURE WILL BE OF INTEREST TO ADULTS ONLY!

Overview

Fact and fiction collide in this exploitation flick that employs documentary footage depicting the bizarre self-flagellation rituals of the fanatical Catholic sect known as the Penitentes. Mixed with those truly disturbing sequences is a story concerning a killing in New Mexico, itself inspired by the murder of real-life reporter Carl Taylor as he worked on an article on the Penitentes.

Top Billed Cast

Marie DeForrest

Raquel

Chico

Manuel

Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor

George Mack

Narrating Missionary

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

exploitation

cult

lent

flagellation

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